Salt Financial CIO Sees Bearish Behavior to Stocks

The video discusses recent market fluctuations, highlighting mixed results in major indices like the S&P and NASDAQ. It explores bearish sentiment, market risk, and the increased volatility of top tech stocks. The performance of various asset classes is analyzed, noting an unusual year with declines across commodities, equities, and bonds. The discussion covers market rotation, with value stocks gaining strength and healthcare leading the S&P. The impact of Federal Reserve rate hikes and trade rhetoric on market behavior is also examined.

What was the general sentiment in the market over the last 6 to 8 weeks?

• Neutral

• Bearish

• Optimistic

• Bullish

How has the volatility of the top ten stocks changed compared to five years ago?

• It has remained the same

• It is unpredictable

• It has increased

• It has decreased

What is the main focus of the firm discussed in the transcript?

• Market speculation

• Measuring market risk

• Stock trading

• Investment banking

Which sector has shown the strongest performance in the S&P this year?

• Energy

• Financials

• Healthcare

• Technology

Which strategy has been strong over the last 6 to 8 weeks?

• Dividend

• Growth

• Value

• Momentum

What is the expected number of rate hikes by the Federal Reserve in 2019?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One

What has been the impact of trade rhetoric on the market?

• It has stabilized the market

• It has had no impact

• It has caused market-wide uncertainty

• It has only affected the technology sector